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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1925
Page
3
Friday report from Rockhampton Queensland notes Walter Bates aged 24 and James Lamb aged 20 were buried to the waist in molten ore at Mont Morgan Copper Works. Bates died after workers dug them out while Lamb survived the incident despite severe agony.
The Public Works Committee approved a railway linking Mendooran to Toora Wenah in Sydney. The project is estimated to cost 266000 pounds and is slated for construction pending final plans.
The Commonwealth loan closed with total subscriptions of £5,400,000, including £4,000,000 in new cash. Officials say the result demonstrates the sound financial condition of the Commonwealth and reflects broad investor confidence.
Albert Barker, charged with murdering his mother in law in Melbourne, has been acquitted and discharged. The court found him not guilty after the trial held on Friday.
Craig Wood won the South Australian Singles championship in Adelaide on Friday, defeating Kalms in straight sets 6-4 6-3 6-4. R Cummins also won a match with scores ending 6-? 5, 2-6, ?, 6-3, against Patterson.
The Legislative Council carried the second reading by 28 to 27. Fate of the bill rests on committee tonight. A joint sitting of Parliament will fill the Senate vacancy next Wednesday.
Mr Griffiths of Narromine writes to the Daily Telegraph urging rescission of the revocation to wind up Bawra. He cites the chance for cooperative wool handling and warns that volatile wool prices are distressing.
Strong criticism in political circles over Bruce Government awarding the cruiser contract to Scottish builders. The move is expected to spark a political dhain and fuel opposition arguments.
A montage of social notes and ads from Forbes district: last night’s school party winners are Mrs. B. W. Jones and Mr. Gus Coles. Forbes Town Band hosts a Tuesday night dance with Moore and Cripps jazz orchestra 8 to 12. Miss Bathgate advertises millinery and dress fabrics on Hankin Street. Frank Burge hired as coach for Grenfell footballers. The Sydney Morning Herald quips advertising value. Auctions and sales planned at The Western Gypsum, Ltd. in Condobolin. Tailoring and menswear ads from Buckland, Buckland, Pratley, and McDade’s. District wool sales results noted. A satirical exchange about double meanings in a show. Hughes to oppose Fleming in North Sydney.
London Friday. The wheat market shows dull activity with little interest in Australian wheat. Sellers remain firm and no substantial price movement is noted as market observers describe activity as almost idle.
Beon novice purse results show Rozelle Boy Pearl Star and Sir Chip among runners in first division with times around 41.30 p.m. Longster patient Lady Wheat Maid CyKallan My Chance Little Mart feature in other divisions along with Bizarre Prince and Jackson Master Conform. Local advertising promotes Forbes Advocate stationery and Black's Store groceries and a leading jazz orchestra in Forbes.
Khane and Butler act on Mrs Pollock orders to sell a large four room suite white enamel pieces plus dining and sewing items, many chairs tables and sundries at Rosedale near Forbes. Sale begins 10 30 a m Wednesday April 22 1925 with farm stock sheep cattle horses and machinery offered by Joseph Thomson at Pine Dale Piney Range and Grenfell auctioneers provide full details later.
A mixed schedule lists Forbes Presbyterian and Holy Communion services, Sunday School times, and special services at Forbes. Prominent speakers include J C Anderson and C V Todd with admission prices and box plan details. Also noted is the Forbes Tennia Club event at the Town Hall with Moore and Cripps Orchestra and race night tickets.
The Sydney wheat market quotes 6/3 per bushel. In Melbourne on Friday Justice Cusgen delivered verdicts in two linked cases, the Skin Wool case with £1,000,000 involved and the Sheep Skin case with over £200,000 at stake, finding for the defendants in both.
London Thursday Royal Aero Club honors Measra Goble and McIntyre for the best tying performance during 1924 for a round Australis flight.
Forbes community figures rally around the Soldiers' Memorial fund joining a broader movement. Local leaders urge residents to contribute and show solidarity through advocacy and donations.
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